Vilas Patil
SENIOR PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
Pen
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with over 27 years of experience in production operations, manufacturing, quality management, plant operations, and skill assessment across the printing & flexible packaging and steel industries. Expert in optimizing plant operations through effective balance of people, processes, quality, cost, and productivity. Proven track record in process control, reducing downtime, and ensuring quality consistency. Skilled in enhancing operator capabilities, documenting root causes, and standardizing SOPs for continuous improvement.
Currently associated with Risen HR Consultancy as a Supporting Supervisor for the past 2 years, providing support in HR functions and skill development initiatives. Experienced in doing Skill Assessment for roles including Welder, LMV Driver, Forklift /Farana Operator, Office Assistant and Helpers with strong proficiency in competency-based assessments, practical and viva evaluations, documentation, digital tools and compliance-driven assessment process.
Overview
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3
Languages
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supporting Supervisor
Risen JR Consultancy private limited
05.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities as an Assessor :
- Conducted skill assessments for Welder, LMV Driver, Forklift /Farana Operator, Office Assistant and Helper job roles.
- Evaluated candidates' practical skills, viva performance, and theoretical knowledge according to prescribed competency standards.
- Ensured accurate documentation, digital result submission, and compliance with skill assessment guidelines.
- Conducted competency-based skill assessments in accordance with prescribed assessment standards and guidelines.
- Evaluated candidates through practical demonstrations, viva voce, and observation across multiple trades.
- Assessed candidate competencies, identified skill gaps, and documented findings for improvement.
- Responsibilities as a Screener :
- Screened and shortlisted candidate resumes based on job requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Verified candidate documents to ensure completeness, authenticity, and compliance.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews, assessments, and training sessions with candidates and stakeholders.
- Confirmed assessment results and ensured accurate, timely submission of assessment records.
- Designed and delivered training programs to address identified skill gaps and enhance candidate competency.
- Collaborated with management and stakeholders to improve assessment processes, maintain quality standards, and ensure compliance with organizational requirements.
Shop floor Manager
Goradia Special Steels Private limited
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate with all process godowns.
- Preparing packing lists.
- Preparing daily despatch plan.
- Ensuring safety compliance in the plant.
- Ensuring House keeping in Machining and Cutting department.
- Co-ordinate with Marketing Team.
- Clear WIP stock with the help of QC.
- Continuous monitoring of material identification on each stage.
- Ensuring the proper maintenance of utilities in all processes for smooth running of operation.
- Communicate breakdowns to concerns.
- Handling customer complaints.
- Handling visitors in the plant.
- Ensuring all Sop's are followed on production line.
- Attending daily production meetings.
Sr. Slitting Specialist (Deputy Manager - Production)
Huhtamaki India Ltd. (Formerly Positive Packaging Industries Ltd.)
01.2002 - 02.2023
- Assist Production Manager in planning, organizing and managing day-to-day activities for executing plant operations.
- Schedule and supervise operations to meet production requirements in timely and cost-effective manner.
- Manage a team of workers in achieving daily production goals.
- Optimize production operations to meet quality and performance standards.
- Coordinate with Production Manager in resolving departmental issues in a timely manner.
- Provide training and guidance to workers to meet performance standards.
- Determine resource requirements, work allocation and production deadlines to achieve production objectives.
- Maintain proper documentation for all plant related activities.
- Ensure materials, supplies and equipment are readily and continuously available for workers to carry out production process.
- Implement continuous plant improvements for increased productivity and scrap reduction.
- Ensuring the maintenance of all the utilities in the department.
- Implement cost reduction initiatives to minimize plant and labor expenditures.
- Ensure and maintain work area clean, safe and organized for workers.
- Set and maintain overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations.
- Ensure safety compliance with company policies and government regulations.
- Schedule routine inspection and maintenance of plant equipment to prevent machine downtime.
- Develop or update standard operating procedures and best practices for production operations.
- Address employee concerns and complaints in professional manner as well as trained new employees.
- Implement cost-optimization initiatives, as well as determine resource requirements and work allocation for production operation.
- Maintain 5s+s activity in the department.
- Co-ordinate with quality department and ensure on time lot clearance.
- Take feedback on quality breach & analyse the problem to minimise quality failure.
- Study customer complaints and alert team about it.
- Reporting all near misses, unsafe conditions and unsafe acts through proper channel.
Inspection Supervisor
Pushpaman Forgings Pvt Ltd.
06.1999 - 12.2001
- Monitoring the production of CNC machine shop.
- Quality check of flanges, bullgear and bull pinions etc.
- Co ordinate with production department and get ontime lot clearance.
- Continuous feedback on quality breach and analyse problems to minimise quality failures.
- Ensuring all SOP's are followed on production lines.
- Ensuring all safety compliances are being followed by Team.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engg.
Government Polytechnic Pen
Pen, Raigad, Maharashtra01-1997
Skills
Production planning and control
Manufacturing operations
Team management and leadership
Process improvement
Quality assurance and control
Machine utilization optimization
Root cause analysis
Inventory and material management
Safety and compliance management
Preventive maintenance coordination
Communication and reporting
Certification
Passed MS Office and MSCIT computer courses.
Interests
Reading books, Playing Cricket
Accomplishments
- Proven track record of exceeding production, quality and cost goals.
- Proven track record of safety awareness.
- Proven track record achieving long service awards.
Timeline
Supporting Supervisor
Risen JR Consultancy private limited
05.2024 - Current
Shop floor Manager
Goradia Special Steels Private limited
05.2023 - 08.2023
Sr. Slitting Specialist (Deputy Manager - Production)
Huhtamaki India Ltd. (Formerly Positive Packaging Industries Ltd.)
01.2002 - 02.2023
Inspection Supervisor
Pushpaman Forgings Pvt Ltd.
06.1999 - 12.2001
Diploma - Mechanical Engg.
Government Polytechnic Pen